Foundations that fund organizations in Ringwood, Illinois
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ringwood nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $9,100 to Ringwood organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ringwood around $1,000. 2 of these funders are based in Illinois; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ringwood
- $9,100
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in IL
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ringwood organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dow Company Foundation | Midland, MI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Community wellbeing |
| Usg Foundation Inc | Chicago, IL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Community & Civic |
| Ellenbecker Investment Group Charitable Foundation Inc | Waukesha, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General Support |
| Ernsteen Family Foundation | Buffalo Grove, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Ringwood, Illinois?
Dow Company Foundation, Usg Foundation Inc, Ellenbecker Investment Group Charitable Foundation Inc, Ernsteen Family Foundation, Verizon Foundation reported grants to Ringwood organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Ringwood. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.